This was the caves and beach day. I was assuming that the caves would be in water like if you were going to cave tubing like we have done in the leaves. But it was not. Lots of climbing so if you are and not steady on your feet or can't handle all of the steps or stairs this excursion is not for you. We also went to Nice beach nice and clear turquoise water.

The worst experience for me was on the first day of port visits in Curacao. We had booked the Hato Cave Tour which left at about Noon. The first stop at the cave nearly resulted in me needing a paramedic. There were over 50 very steep steps UP to a cave, which necessitated me to sit midway on one step to allow me to catch my breath and continue on (about 10-15 minutes). Once in the cave, it was hot and not a "cooled cave" as you would expect. It did have quite a few fans on stands, but there was no place to sit unless you were cautious not to lean back and possibly fall into the cave about two stories down. I was close to having suffered a heat stroke and tried my best not to black out. I was thankful to a couple of ladies from California who stayed with me and subsequently helped me out of the cave. The tour guide seemed blind to my distress. Afterwards back on the bus, one of the ladies gave me a fruit to help my dehydration and give me some nourishment.
Our tour was supposed to go back to the ship so we could have lunch but the cancelled that portion. We were provided with NO food, snacks, beverages for the entire time of the tour, with all the provisions that there are on the ship. The tour guide, Ursula, provided many facts that guests needed to correct her about. I did not get off the bus for the rest of the day in fear or heat exhaustion again.
The guide rearranged the order of the tour, and we did not get back to the ship until 8:00PM. At that point, we were unable to make the 8:30PM dinner at the specialty restaurant. We were not dressed for it nor in a state of mind to enjoy it. Being diabetic and not having enough to drink or eat for that many hours was a serious issue. That tour really ruined the beginning of our ports of call and my attitude towards Princess. Our experience with Princess tours in Alaska was excellent, so this experience was a 180-degree difference. We reported the Curacao tour issue onboard the Caribbean Princess to their excursion desk, but they did not seem very caring. Also, I was not the only one to have difficulty with the Hato Cave climb or inside visit. It truly ruined my view of Princess tours.

Cave guide was very informative. No pictures allowed in cave except one room due to bats in cave. Cave is above ground so very hot and humid inside. Tour last approx 45 mins inside cave. Must climb up 50 steps to enter cave and then back down to exit. Interesting for first time but don't need to do again.

We really liked this tour. Of course, the caves were not what you expect if you have done Harrison Caves in Barbados, or caves in the US. These were up on the side of a hill. The 50 steps you climb are to get into the cave. As such, it was hot and humid. But it was very interesting. The city tour is a walking tour and as with every port, it was hot with NO breeze.

Private tour catered to your specific likes. Caves are a must. Completely comfortable, saw much of the countryside and beaches but could have used more time downtown sadly it was quick. Sure to be back on ship on time.

Definitely not worth it - The cave of Curacao is small and has nothing particular to write home about. Better catch a cave somewhere else when you get a chance and go to the beach in Curacao - My girlfriend insisted on going and I complied. She will not hear the end of it.